The PhD from the Plymouth Institute of Education allows you to join a vibrant research community where you can explore a question about formal or informal education and learning that interests you, in-depth, with the support of world-leading academics. It can help you develop an academic career, deepen understanding in your professional field or keep your mind engaged and active in retirement.

Key features

• Opportunity to join an active research network in the Institute of Education.
• Designed to be flexible with both full time and part time modes of study available.
• Comprehensive support from a team of dedicated supervisors.
• Access to a wide range of courses focussed on the development of research skills and knowledge through the Doctoral College.
• Specialisms in Children and Families, Inclusive Education, Learning outside Formal Education and Education Policy.
• Research across all ages and in formal and informal contexts.
• International students very welcome.

Applicants will normally be expected to reside in the UK for the majority of the academic year to enable regular face-to-face contact with tutors, except for periods of fieldwork overseas.

PhD students are allocated a team of at least two research supervisors who have expertise in your chosen area of study. You will be expected to attend regular supervision meetings and to conduct an annual training needs analysis with your supervisors. This identifies which training event, or research seminars, it would be appropriate for you to attend as part of your research training and professional development as a career researcher